Eco friendly summer BBQ accessories from ECOutlet

• Monday, 12 April 2010

Summer arrives, it’s the weekend and someone suggests a BBQ!

The unpredictability of the British weather means this summertime favourite can often catch us unprepared and the resulting spontaneous bbq can be a wasteful event with single-use disposable bbq’s and cutlery being the main culprit.

With a little preparation however, the summer BBQ can be a less wasteful affair. Think reusable and compostable over disposable and we can all do our bit to lessen the landfill impact of this year’s barbecue season.

In time for the summer, online retailer ECOutlet.co.uk have brought together a range of eco friendly products which can help make it easier for everyone to reduce their barbecue footprint.

The Reusable Portable BBQ

An alternative to the landfill destined disposable BBQ – the Whitstable Bucket BBQ (£21) and Holkham BBQ (£35) are portable, lightweight barbecues which can be re-used over and over again.

When the warm weather calls for it, the BBQ bucket can be easily carried from the back garden to the beach, neighbours garden or park for an impromtu barbecue.

Both BBQ’s consist of three parts; the bucket, a tray that sits inside the bucket where the charcoal goes and the griddle on top. The bucket has large air holes on the sides which allow for maximum circulation of air through the charcoal and result in an even burn and less 'flare-ups' during cooking.

The Natural BBQ Firelighter

Perfect for BBQ’s and campfires, the If You Care Biomass Firelighters (£3.99) are an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional kerosene and paraffin wax firelighters.
Made using wood from sustainably managed forests and vegetable oil, the firelighters are from 100% renewable resources. Quick and easy to use, just place 2-3 firelighters on top of charcoal. The cubes will burn for 8-10 minutes each.

The Compostable BBQ Plates

Traditionally used for serving curries at weddings and festivals in India, eco friendly Leaf Plates (£5.99) are perfect for picnics, bbq’s, parties, or camping.
Each pack contains 20 extra large party plates which are made using 100% Sal and Siali leaves, from the forests of Orissa, east India. Leaf plates are completely biodegradable and compostable, when the party is over simply add to the compost heap or dig a hole in the ground and the plates will decompose naturally.

The Recycled BBQ Chair

Made from 100% recycled polypropylene the Quicksit (£12.95) is a foldable and portable low seat designed to be light, tough, stylish and the perfect seating accessory for picnics, BBQs, and camping trips.
This handy portable seat arrives flat packed and is quick and easy to assemble.
When not in use, simply fold away for easy storage and the design also includes carry handles for easy transportation.

The Recycled BBQ Apron

Made using recycled juice packs, non-biodegradable foil and plastic packaging that has been rescued from going to landfill, the Recycled Aprons (£9.99) are wipe-clean, come with a handy pocket on the chest and adjustable straps to fit all sizes.

ECOutlet brings together the best new eco ideas for the home. Clever gadgets to save energy, inventive eco gift ideas and stylish eco friendly products for the home, this online eco store is packed full of new ideas to help shoppers lead a more sustainable lifestyle.

Further information and hi-res images available on all products.

Contact: Paul Tuite
URL: www.ecoutlet.co.uk
Tel: 020 7272 7233
Email: paul@ecoutlet.co.uk

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